Dr. Ravindra Mallavarapu, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Waterloo, IA and has been practicing for 16 years. He specializes in gastroenterology and internal medicine.
Cedar Valley Gastroenterology
125 E Tower Park Dr
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 234-5990
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care of Iowa
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- MultiPlan
- UnitedHealthCare
- Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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Top Care Areas
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
very high
more than 99% of peers
Ulcer
very high
more than 99% of peers
Diverticulosis, Intestinal
very high
more than 99% of peers
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2 Specialties
- Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
1 Board Certifications
- GastroenterologyAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
82 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Abscess
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anal Prolapse
- Anemia
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Benign Tumor
- Biliary Atresia
- Blood Disorders
- Cancer
- Celiac Disease
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Cirrhosis
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Dehydration
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis, Intestinal
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Dysentery
- Dysphagia
- Enteritis
- Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophageal Diverticulum
- Esophageal Ulcer
- Esophageal Varices
- Esophagitis
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
- Gastroparesis
- Heartburn
- Hemochromatosis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B - Immune Response
- Hepatitis C
- Hepatorenal Syndrome
- Hernia
- Ileus
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Intestinal Ischemia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Lactose Intolerance
- Liver Damage from Alcohol
- Malnutrition
- Megacolon
- Nausea
- Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Non-Neonatal Jaundice
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pyloric Stenosis
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Diseases
- Stomal Ulcer
- Ulcer
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Viral Enteritis
- Viral Hepatitis
- Vomiting Disorders
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9 Procedures
- Bile Duct Procedure
- Biliary Drainage
- Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
- Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
- ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
- Liver Biopsy
- Manometry
Background Check
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- Kurnool Med Coll Genl HospInternship Hospital | Completed 1992
- H. Institute Hospital Trust, Jolly GrantResidency Hospital | Completed 1994
- University Of Chicago Program/Weiss Memorial HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 1999
- Rush Presbyterian St Luke's Medical CenterFellowship Hospital | Completed 2002
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
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Dr. Mallavarapu accepts 9 insurance carriers
- AetnaChoice Plus POS II
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of IllinoisBlue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
- CignaCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-Cigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- Coventry Health Care of IowaCoventry Health Care of Iowa PPO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSNavigate HMONavigate POSOptions PPO
- Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue ShieldAlliance Select
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